Top Rated Restaurants & Cafes in Vancouver

Relish the zesty taste of authentic Mexican cuisine at La Taqueria. This Mexican fast food restaurant chain is famous all over British Columbia for their delicious tacos and burritos served with fiery in-house made hot sauces. The menu includes multiple choices in veggie tacos, meat and seafood tacos, burritos and quesadillas. This traditional Mexican restaurant uses organic, fresh and only locally sourced ingredients to prepare their tacos, burritos and hot sauces. They also provide catering services for bulk order placements.

This relaxed yet sophisticated café offers what is arguably the best java in town. It's no wonder, with organic coffee beans that are roasted twice a week and high-end Clover machines to do the brewing. The mellow atmosphere is a draw to the business crowd and hipsters alike. Linger over a signature hand-poured cappuccino while surfing the web on the free wireless service. Want a bite to eat with your latte? Elysian also offers casual café selections such as tortilla wraps as well as a range of wheat-free and sugar-free baked goods.

Caffè Cittadella is situated in a heritage house, which is a bright red and gray building resembling a toy house. The place offers a variety of gourmet espressos and light snacks. Its beverages are often served with coffee art and complemented by sandwiches or sweet treats such as chocolate croissants and muffins. With a bold sign and plants at its entrance, a prominent red roof and a charming patio, this coffeehouse is an absolutely charming destination for a coffee date. The interiors too are replete with vintage elements, stairways and walls adorned with artworks, and are fun to explore. Try the garden seating, full of shrubberies and creepers and enclosed by a white fence, for the best experience.

Since 1973, this casual establishment has been making thin crust pizza from whole wheat stone-ground flour. It has a selection of unusual toppings such as smoked oysters, barbecued chicken, artichokes, potatoes, feta and broccoli. The décor features wood accents and greenery, while a sidewalk patio lets you soak in the sunshine during spring and summer. Steak, rib and chicken comes with green salad, garlic bread and baked potato or rice. Sandwiches, pastas and stir-fries are also on the menu. Call for more information.

New India Buffet & Restaurant boasts of a charming dining room with a vivid red bar, and red tables and chairs, infused with a vibrant Asian aura. It serves Indian classics tweaked to suit modern tastes, complemented by beer and wine. It offers lunch and dinner buffets at set prices, which include dishes like Spring Rolls, Tandoori Chicken, Lamb Curry, Mini Samosa, Saffron Sweet Rice and Indian Yogurt Curry. However, customers need to order for items separately from its takeaway menu, which has typical dishes such as Palak Paneer, a cottage cheese dish, Chicken Tikka and Prawn Curry.

Pekoe Tea Lounge is the place to go for a cooling lemon drink in summer and a warm chai latte during winters. It features organic pies in a variety of flavors, with special pies for festive occasions such as Halloween and Christmas. Its home-made pie selection includes Raspberry Rhubarb, Four Berries, Apple Blackberry, Chocolate Banana Cream, Coconut and Pumpkin Pie. It even has special pies for those with vegan or gluten-free lifestyles. The decoration of the pies too is attractive and the gourmet Orange Pekoe Tea perfectly complements their flavors.